tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post5508956915397917794..comments2024-03-29T13:16:45.961+08:00Comments on Life Images by Jill: Penang in bloomJill Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08484965955166744702noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-62427712837692369542014-10-18T09:51:41.168+08:002014-10-18T09:51:41.168+08:00Jill, you've captured the color and exuberence...Jill, you've captured the color and exuberence of the tropical flowers and folige so well! I especially love the first shot looking through the doorway and those fan palms. (I want some of those fan palms too!) If these pictures are any indication, your trip must have been lovely!cindyhttp://explorationvacation.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-25299598330102664392014-10-17T21:10:44.232+08:002014-10-17T21:10:44.232+08:00The hummingbird photo is fabulous! I remember bei...The hummingbird photo is fabulous! I remember being so enchanted by all the flowers and gardens in Penang. We were only there for a day to explore, but it was such a special and memorable stop.Jess @UsedYorkCityhttp://www.usedyorkcity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-82627458948349224872014-10-17T20:46:58.783+08:002014-10-17T20:46:58.783+08:00Tropical destinations...hmm, we usually head for t...Tropical destinations...hmm, we usually head for the mountains, but if I could go, it would probably be back to Maui, Hawaii... Jill, I am so pleased for you all to have been able to have made this journey and that having made plans back in February that the end came in time to give you the time you needed to say farewell and make peace, before leaving. The gardens are absolutely pure beauty Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-5026929853817649762014-10-17T10:43:09.874+08:002014-10-17T10:43:09.874+08:00the humming bird photo is neat!the humming bird photo is neat!eileen at familiesgo!http://familiesgotravel.com/video-3-tips-for-inexpensive-family-travel/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-65433547385903152332014-10-17T09:54:12.259+08:002014-10-17T09:54:12.259+08:00You should try out this hotel next time you are in...You should try out this hotel next time you are in Penang Nancy, or just walk straight in through to the garden as if you are meant to be there! Jill Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484965955166744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-203415747814560312014-10-17T09:53:19.240+08:002014-10-17T09:53:19.240+08:00it is certainly a lot more humid in Penang than it...it is certainly a lot more humid in Penang than it is in Australia too. The humidity makes it feel a lot hotter, especially if you are out walking. The hotel was really lovely. Pay a bit extra and you get something special. Thanks for your travel tips Michele. Jill Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484965955166744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-80154409781824707422014-10-17T06:50:32.117+08:002014-10-17T06:50:32.117+08:00Gorgeous shots, Jill! Penang is definitely the pla...Gorgeous shots, Jill! Penang is definitely the place to find beautiful flora and fauna. If I had known this hotel had such a great garden I would have had a peek around...haha. Your sunset shots are lovely, too. Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-4575308989035549512014-10-17T06:12:49.361+08:002014-10-17T06:12:49.361+08:00I like looking at Penang through your eyes. I alwa...I like looking at Penang through your eyes. I always meant to take photos of the flowers but somehow never got around it. Too late for now. You picked an excellent hotel, and I'm glad that you had a chance to unwind. I was just commenting that central Texas today is the same temperature as Penang typically is. But it's much drier here, so the heat doesn't feel bad at all unlike in Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-74450890750366542472014-10-16T22:51:30.618+08:002014-10-16T22:51:30.618+08:00A week of R&R sounds really good to me too. Wh...A week of R&R sounds really good to me too. What a great lot of beautiful flowers and such a joy to have the time to take pictures. I've never been to Penang but would love to visit for the food alone.HikeBikeTravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09912310608396833772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-11013302973065474892014-10-15T10:57:47.614+08:002014-10-15T10:57:47.614+08:00You must search for some of these different colour...You must search for some of these different colour Frangipanis to go around your pool Jo. They would look spectacular.<br />I still have lots of places to travel to in Australia - I am nowhere near done yet!<br />Jill Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484965955166744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-62121339516739886922014-10-15T08:45:52.532+08:002014-10-15T08:45:52.532+08:00So glad you enjoyed the hotel, it looks divine. Th...So glad you enjoyed the hotel, it looks divine. Those gardens would mean that I would want to stay well and firmly ensconsed in them. Oh the tropical flowers and colours - love love love. I didn't realise Frangipanis came in so many colours, nor Hibiscus. Sometimes I think I'm in the wrong country - but then as Mike said above, he can't believe we can travel to other places when our Jo ~ Lifestyle Fifty and ZigaZaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08052666086286248528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-69077270032922917292014-10-14T21:39:21.091+08:002014-10-14T21:39:21.091+08:00What beautiful, beautiful photos! I too cannot ta...What beautiful, beautiful photos! I too cannot take enough photos of tropical plants. . .in my mind it is picking a bouquet of them to take home and enjoy long after the trip has ended. You presented us with a beautiful bouquet of your memories~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-62195282390113158732014-10-14T19:37:46.562+08:002014-10-14T19:37:46.562+08:00With temperatures dropping and the rain falling he...With temperatures dropping and the rain falling here in London, I would love to be sitting by that pool in those tropical surroundings. AhhhhhhhFun60https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084441984556826917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-8294874981387701282014-10-14T17:59:26.895+08:002014-10-14T17:59:26.895+08:00What a beautiful place! What a beautiful place! Patent Attorneyhttp://www.eip.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-19618953571062312682014-10-14T15:43:38.366+08:002014-10-14T15:43:38.366+08:00being able to relax completely was exactly what I ...being able to relax completely was exactly what I needed after the last few months. I have come back feeling much better. Jill Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484965955166744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-46188129485933614722014-10-14T15:28:40.360+08:002014-10-14T15:28:40.360+08:00Thanks Mike. I find my county intoxicating too - i...Thanks Mike. I find my county intoxicating too - in fact I think it is the most beautiful place I have ever been too. Travel makes me realize how very lucky I am to live in this amazing corner of the world. Jill Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484965955166744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-63634264438828871122014-10-14T15:18:55.845+08:002014-10-14T15:18:55.845+08:00They certainly have the climate to grow those beau...They certainly have the climate to grow those beautiful flowers, fabulous photos Jill, thanks xxxRae Hilhorsthttp://raeraeiopenedmymouthanditranawaywithoutme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-11582803178501934072014-10-14T15:11:07.180+08:002014-10-14T15:11:07.180+08:00snow already! has winter come early? snow already! has winter come early? Jill Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484965955166744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-90056270219212157262014-10-14T15:10:42.920+08:002014-10-14T15:10:42.920+08:00thanks Eileen - I thought you might enjoy a bird p...thanks Eileen - I thought you might enjoy a bird picJill Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484965955166744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-9357307503592702522014-10-14T15:06:27.731+08:002014-10-14T15:06:27.731+08:00The trouble with the tropics is that it is very hu...The trouble with the tropics is that it is very humid - especially if you are walking about sight-seeing. Much better to lay by the pool. Jill Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484965955166744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-21401169261715967012014-10-14T11:35:22.711+08:002014-10-14T11:35:22.711+08:00Hi Jill ... so nice to know you could enjoy a wond...Hi Jill ... so nice to know you could enjoy a wonderful break surrounded by the beauty of nature ... just what you needed. I've never been to Penang but your pics make me want to hop on the next jet plane and fly away!!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482148547283594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-59198516743241135922014-10-14T10:43:18.416+08:002014-10-14T10:43:18.416+08:00Those tropical flowers are beautiful. I do love th...Those tropical flowers are beautiful. I do love the tropical gardens in Bali, particularly in the highlands of Ubud. I'm glad you had a nice relaxing break. :)Kathy Marrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096591807957091449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-23046290957818446272014-10-14T09:18:28.708+08:002014-10-14T09:18:28.708+08:00I'm so glad you had a wonderful getaway to Pen...I'm so glad you had a wonderful getaway to Penang. It's ironic from my perspective that you travel there when I find your home country absolutely intoxicating, Jill :)Mikehttp://pastmycurfew.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-538538429579886882014-10-14T09:02:58.041+08:002014-10-14T09:02:58.041+08:00A beautiful place to visit with colourful flowers ...A beautiful place to visit with colourful flowers and foliage.<br />Thank you for linking to Mosaic Monday.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845699976525218769.post-86658682331914749662014-10-14T08:42:50.521+08:002014-10-14T08:42:50.521+08:00Penang is beautiful, I think it is too small a wor...Penang is beautiful, I think it is too small a word for the place.<br />I haven't visited yet, hopefully someday I will.Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.com